Rose Petal Tea

Tea and Roses always seem to conjure up the romantic images of afternoon garden tea parties and delicate Spring days. Add some romance to your next tea party with the beautiful colours and fragrances of rose petals and fresh roses in bloom.

Rose Tea with Rose Petals

The delicate rose fragrance of this tea make it a delight for all your senses and a pleasure to drink. This tea is perfect for serving at special occasions like afternoon teas, baby shower teas, kitchen teas, bridal shower teas, or even at a garden wedding. Match the colour of the rose petals to the theme colours of your special occasion. Pure romance in a tea cup.

Blend your own Rose Petal Tea Mix

Add 1 Cup of Black Tea Leaves to 1/4 Cup of dried Rose Petals. Combine and store in an airtight tea caddy.

To Make the Tea
per cup: Add 1 heaped teaspoon of the Rose Petal Tea Mix to 1 Cup of freshly boiled water. Steep for 5 minutes. Strain and enjoy.

Rose Petal Tea Punch

This recipe is a delightful version of traditional punch. It is a gorgeous idea for many special events, including tea parties, engagements, garden weddings and shower teas. Of course you can replace the alcohol with Ginger Ale or extra Lemonade.

Method
In a large jug mix together 500ml cold Ceylon Tea, 150ml Brandy and 200g of Caster Sugar. Refrigerate.
 
To Serve the Rose Petal Tea Punch;
Pour the cold tea mix into a large punch bowl and add 1 litre of Lemonade and 1 bottle of chilled Dry White Wine. Add Ice Cubes, thinly sliced Strawberries and float fresh Rose Petals. Add Rose Petal Ice Cubes for that extra touch of romance.
 
Sugared Rose Petals

Use these beautiful Sugared Rose Petals for decorating Cakes, Cupcakes and other Afternoon Teatime delicacies.

You will need
Rose Petals
Egg White
Caster Sugar

Method
Simply lightly whisk the Egg White.
Dip each Rose Petal into the Egg White.
Remove and then dip into the Caster Sugar, ensuring both sides are fairly evenly coated.

Air dry the Rose Petals on a cake rack until dry. This will take a number of hours. They will store well in a dry, airtight container.

NB When using Rose Petals ensure the Rose Petals that you use for your rose tea recipes are pesticide-free.